How many county jails are there in the United States?

There are 3951 county jails in the United States. These facilities are spread across 51 states and can be browsed by state or searched by name on our directory.

How can I find county jails in a specific state?

You can find county jails in a specific state by using our 'Browse by State' section on this page. Click on any state name to view all county jails located in that state, including facility names, addresses, and contact information.

What information is available for each county jail facility?

Our directory provides comprehensive information for each facility including: facility name, full address, county, state, and links to detailed facility pages with additional information such as contact details, visiting hours, and inmate lookup resources where available.

How do I search for a specific county jail?

Use the search bar at the top of this page to search for county jails by name, county, or address. Enter at least 3 characters and the search will return matching facilities from our database of 3951 county jails.

Is the county jails directory free to use?

Yes, our county jails directory is completely free to use. We provide this service to help families, legal professionals, researchers, and the general public find accurate information about correctional facilities across the United States.

All County Jails in USA - 3951 Facilities

About County Jails

Understanding county jails in the United States

County jails are local detention facilities typically operated by county sheriff's departments. They primarily hold individuals awaiting trial (pre-trial detention), those serving sentences of less than one year, and individuals awaiting transfer to state or federal prisons.

Who is Held in County Jails

Pre-trial Detainees: Individuals awaiting trial who cannot post bail
Sentenced Inmates: Those serving sentences typically under one year
Federal Holds: Federal inmates awaiting transfer or court appearances
State Holds: State inmates awaiting transfer to state facilities

County Jails by State

Select a state to view county jails in that state

Alabama 39 Alaska 23 Arizona 45 Arkansas 88 California 266 Colorado 71 Connecticut 2 Delaware 3 District of Columbia 1 Florida 103 Georgia 165 Hawaii 1 Idaho 52 Illinois 135 Indiana 116 Iowa 107 Kansas 121 Kentucky 123 Louisiana 138 Maine 16 Maryland 26 Massachusetts 34 Michigan 114 Minnesota 109 Mississippi 93 Missouri 127 Montana 55 Nebraska 99 Nevada 25 New Hampshire 10 New Jersey 43 New Mexico 38 New York 82 North Carolina 115 North Dakota 57 Ohio 114 Oklahoma 94 Oregon 53 Pennsylvania 86 Rhode Island 2 South Carolina 59 South Dakota 72 Tennessee 140 Texas 330 Utah 31 Vermont 12 Virginia 73 Washington 67 West Virginia 5 Wisconsin 145 Wyoming 26

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All County Jails

Complete listing of county jails in the United States

Showing 176 - 200 of 3951 facilities

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Facility Name	State	County	Action
Pulaski County Juvenile Detention Center 3001 West Roosevelt Road, Little Rock, AR 72204	AR	Pulaski	View
Randolph County AR Jail 1510 Pace Rd, Pocahontas, AR 72455	AR	Randolph	View
Saline County AR Detention Center 735 South Neeley St, Benton, AR 72015	AR	Saline	View
Scott County AR Jail 380 Featherstone St PO Box 1577, Waldron, AR 72958	AR	Scott	View
Searcy County Detention Center 208 Factory Road PO Box 812, Marshall, AR 72650	AR	Searcy	View
Sebastian County Adult Detention Center 801 South A St, Fort Smith, AR 72901	AR	Sebastian	View
Sebastian County Juvenile Detention Center 800 South A St, Fort Smith, AR 72901	AR	Sebastian	View
Sevier County AR Jail 137 W Robinson Rd, DeQueen, AR 71832	AR	Sevier	View
Sharp County Detention Center 30A Court St PO Box 157, Ash Flat, AR 72513	AR	Sharp	View
St. Francis County AR Jail 313 South Izard PO Box 1817, Forrest City, AR 7233...	AR	St. Francis	View
Stone County AR Jail 1009 Sheriff Drive PO Box 1317, Mountain View, AR...	AR	Stone	View
Union County AR Jail 250 American Road, El Dorado, AR 71730	AR	Union	View
Van Buren County AR Detention Center 184 Detention Drive PO Box 451, Clinton, AR 72031	AR	Van Buren	View
Washington County AR Detention Center 1155 West Clydesdale Drive, Fayetteville, AR 72701	AR	Washington	View
Washington County AR Juvenile Detention Center 885 Clydesdale Dr, Fayetteville, AR 72701	AR	Washington	View
White County Correctional Facility 1600 East Booth Road, Searcy, AR 72143	AR	White	View
Woodruff County Jail 500 North 3rd St PO Box 555, Augusta, AR 72006-20...	AR	Woodruff	View
Yell County Jail - East 4th Street 201 East 4th St PO Box 99, Danville, AR 72833	AR	Yell	View
Yell County Jail - Union Street 106 Union St, Dardanelle, AR 72834	AR	Yell	View
Yell County Juvenile Detention Center 4th & Atlanta, Danville, AR 72833	AR	Yell	View
Adelanto Sheriff's Jail 11613 Bartlett Ave, Adelanto, CA 92301	CA	San Bernardino	View
Alameda County CA Camp Sweeney 2600 Fairmont Drive, San Leandro, CA 94578	CA	Alameda	View
Alameda County CA Glenn Dyer Detention 550 6th St, Oakland, CA 94607	CA	Alameda	View
Alameda County CA Juvenile Justice Center 2500 Fairmont Drive, San Leandro, CA 94578	CA	Alameda	View
Alameda County CA Santa Rita Jail 5325 Broder Blvd, Dublin, CA 94568	CA	Alameda	View

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